Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day. 

Martha

*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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This information is from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN).

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The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees

YOU ARE INVITED!

Every business wants to ensure its employees have what they need to perform at their best. Research shows that accommodations are low in cost and positively impact the workplace in many ways—in fact, 56% are no cost, and most have a typical cost of $300!

Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET, for the third webinar in our small business series "The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees [ [link removed] ]."

Tracie DeFreitas, JAN’s Director of Training, Services, and Outreach, and a small business representative with experience accommodating employees will discuss:
• The process of accommodating employees in a small business environment.
• Resources that can help small businesses provide workplace accommodations.
• Examples of low- or no-cost, high-impact accommodations.
• Accommodation success stories and lessons learned from small businesses.

This webinar is 45 minutes and will feature a 30-minute question-and-answer session with the presenters following the discussion.

Participation is free, but space is limited.

Register Today! [ [link removed] ]

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities. This item is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under cooperative agreement No. 23475OD000002-01-00 with Cornell University's K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Disability and Employment [ [link removed] ]. The total five-year cost of this agreement amounts to $10,000,000. This item does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. For more information, visit AskEARN.org.

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Virtual Town Hall on the Kansas Community Support Waiver: July 31 from 1-2 pm CT on Zoom

Join the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and Public Consulting Group [ [link removed] ] (PCG) for the first of many town halls to discuss the new Community Support Waiver (CSW) and how it will support Kansans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).

Community Support Waiver Town Hall
Wednesday, July 31 from 1–2 pm CT on Zoom

Register Now [ [link removed] ]

The town hall is open to anyone who would like to attend. If you need any accommodations, you can request them when you register. We will also post a recording of the town hall on the CSW website.

During this town hall, we’ll cover:
• The goals of the CSW
• The timeline and approval process
• The stakeholder engagement process
• How PCG will support KDADS [ [link removed] ]

We hope to see you there!

Get Updates on the CSW Directly to Your Inbox

Add your email to the CSW mailing list [ [link removed] ] to get information on the program, key decisions, upcoming town halls, and more. It’s the best way to stay up to date.

What is the Community Support Waiver?

The Community Support Waiver (CSW) is a new Medicaid waiver program that will assist Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who do not need continuous, 24hour support. The CSW will expand community care choices and supplement natural supports to make it easier for anyone to live independently at home.

Have questions or comments on the CSW? Reach out to us at [email protected].

Regards,

Long Term Services & Supports
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4983
Fax: 785-296-0256

 

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